Bengaluru, April 11 -- Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has emphasised the importance of maintaining fitness and avoiding injuries as she prepares for a packed competitive calendar leading up to major events like the Asian Games 2026.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of a Puma & Hyrox event in Bengaluru, Sindhu acknowledged that the upcoming season will be demanding due to back-to-back tournaments, making physical conditioning and injury prevention crucial for sustained performance.

"It's a busy year for us, but it's very important to stay injury-free. I think that's very, very important at the moment. We have back-to-back tournaments, but staying injury-free and being fit is very important," Sindhu said.

The two-time Olympic medallist ...